I ordered the extra large barbecue plate with potato salad and mac and cheese. I wouldn't recommend it! For one the mac and cheese is not baked, and it really has no flavor. I assume they're just dumping canned cheese on top of overcooked pasta. The Potato salad tasted like it came straight from Food Lion. The barbecue itself was super vinegary, no smoke flavor at all. I was very disappointed with this meal, the best part were the hush puppies. read more

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Looking for a quick fun lunch or dinner break. Allen and sons bbq is the place to go. Today the wife wanted fried okra and they have some of the best around. So, I ordered her fried okra and I ordered two chili dogs, I forgot to say Carolina way which includes coleslaw. Did not know I made this mistake until I unwrapped and noticed no coleslaw. But, the chili dogs with mustard were still delicious. Two small cokes, two dogs, and fried okra was $17.00 dollars for lunch not a bad deal. read more

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que - The wife's fried okra - Barbeque Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

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Allen & Son is Such a great place to get some good BBQ and hush puppies and coleslaw!

Best BBQ spot in the area. Homely country-style ambiance, excellent customer service from the super-friendly staff, and fast servings. The sweet Southern hospitality spirit moves here. Our waitress was professional and nice. Went here with fam for a relative's Birthday, and I enjoyed the restaurant's cozy atmosphere. Heard they've been in business about more than 20 years since I was born, and that this is their 2nd location. Pork BBQ is their specialty here, so I ordered the big BBQ plate that comes with 2 sides of your choice and hush puppies. Amount seems fair for $16 price and they have a lot of classic sides to choose from, including fries, onion rings, coleslaw, fried okra, baked beans, corn, etc,. Some of us ordered a burger plate (no bread) with 2 sides and hugh puppies. Food tasted fresh. Pork barbecue was well-cooked, great with vinegar, which I had to ask for. Vinegar was fantastic. You can also order the Pork BBQ as a sandwich. We also had banana pudding for dessert. Haven't tried their milkshakes so might try it next time. Allen & Son reminds me of Cook Out with its Southern-style fast food offerings but I'm not sure if their burgers are good because I haven't tried them. read more

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que - Bb - Barbeque Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

The food at Allen's is spot on the only issue that I have is the parking is not always friendly but other than that. Allen's is a great place.Barbecue is definitely delicious. read more

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que - Catfish plate - Barbeque Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

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I think the staff is writing the reviews. This is a dump, not the kind you find with great food. The greens were canned, you can only get pulled pork which they say is chopped, but it's pulled pork then chopped. It's got so much watered down bbq sauce it's mushy. Huge disappointment. read more

This barbecue was recommended to us by a barber from carborro and it did not disappoint..... They had fabulous classic Carolina pulled pork with their famous vinegar sauce. we also enjoyed Cole slaw, fried okra, fried dill, pickles, coleslaw and new Brunswick stew. My son had the fried catfish which was also delicious. He also really enjoyed his tater tot side . They served two really big pieces of fish with each meal.. all the meals came with tasty hush puppies. Service was good and quick . Ambience was fairly typical of Carolina barbecue places. read more

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que - Catfish Plate, bbq pulled pork, hush puppies, Cole slaw, collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

Hole-in-the wall bbq. We are outside in the sun and I didn't see the dining room. We ordered outside and the cashier was friendly and fun. I ordered the plate which came with NC pulled pork, slaw, and hush puppies. The bbq is amazing. Very good. Slaw was interesting. I loved the shape of the hush puppies (like Cheetos) which made them easier to eat than balls. My companion had the platter and picked 2 sides of deep fried corn and fried okra - both good. The price was pretty good. I'd definitely go back to try more of their menu. read more

Always terrific! Been coming to Allen & Son Bar-B-Que for years- It's the best barbecue we've ever had. A really great menu! Service is basic but good. Prices are reasonable. Ambiance is rustic and simple- outdoor eating & indoor eating. read more

Excellent food in a wonderful setting with outstanding service. Catfish was excellent as were all the sides.

We saw this as we were driving by and decided to turn around and check it out. We pulled into the small parking area which is shared with another business which we also checked out. My wife and I were not hungry because we had just eaten but after quickly looking at their ratings on Yelp and Google we knew we had to stop. Since we have moved to North Carolina, my wife has discovered that she loves hush puppies and this gave her another opportunity to try them. They have a menu board on the front and you order through a window, then wait for your number to be called. There is also signage stating there is indoor seating but we did not go inside since we were just grabbing a light snack. As we checked out the menu, others were waiting for their orders and picking up. You know when they have on their menu board "Bulk Orders To Go" it must be good. They sell their BBQ by the pound and the coleslaw, potato salad, Brunswick stew, baked beans, collard greens, and mac and cheese by as much as a gallon. We decided to just try the hush puppies and a side of the mac and cheese. The place looks like it has been here for many years and is a staple in the community. We also were impressed to see their recent health score of 99. My wife enjoyed the hush puppies and although the mac and cheese was creamy I did think the noodles themselves were overcooked. Would we recommend stopping - absolutely! read more

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Pulled pork was absolutely excellent, and collards were good. Hushpuppies, fries, and onion rings were very average. It was hot, and we didn't want to have to sit outside. It took about 15 minutes to get our food. read more

The service is very slow and very quick to take your order but you wait a long time. I think they make everything fresh the order. The food was good. They're good and their nice people. The ambience not so much it's a shack so it's all takeout And they have strawberry pudding instead of banana pudding, but it was really good. read more

Local drive-in bbq restaurant. Excellent eastern NC style BBQ. Sweet potatoes fries are exceptional. Stop there frequently.

We always enjoy Allen's BBQ. I remember when it was a cash only business. Then they went to accepting plastic which I thought would only increase their business. Charging a convenience fee for using plastic I don't agree with. That is the cost of doing business. Sorry. read more

It definitely had more of a take out atmosphere to it, rather than a dine-in one. The menu didn't have a whole lot on it for smoked options. The only smoked meat option I saw was pulled pork, so no brisket, chicken or ribs which was kinda disappointing. I got the pulled pork plate which comes with a SINGLE hushpuppy which I've never seen just 1 given before and I got baked beans and coleslaw with it. The beans just felt like heated up plain beans, nothing special about them. Coleslaw was pretty good, but a little dry. The BBQ was pretty tasty, very moist and didn't need any BBQ sauce. I also got the catfish sandwich to try and that was fantastic. It was fried perfectly and very good. I'd definitely recommend the catfish. The service I had wasn't that great,it took forever to get my drink refilled the entire time I was there and it was not busy today. BBQ - 7/10 Catfish Sandwich - 8.8/10 Baked beans - 5/10 Coleslaw - 5.5/10 Potato salad - 4/10 read more

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que - BBQ, coleslaw, baked beans and the single hushpuppy - Barbeque Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

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Allen & Son's knows what it's doing -- no frills, simple menu, and incredible barbecue. We got the barbecue plate with barbecue pork, hush puppies, fries, and baked beans. The bean was classic NC vinegar BBQ - succulent and delicious. The hush puppies had a touch of sweetness. The beans were were appropriately sweet and complemented the vinegary flavor of the meat. read more

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que - Barbecue plate with hush puppies, baked beans, and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

CELIACs BEWARE!!! I was informed that they put gluten in their barbecue, and there is NOTHING here that is safe for us to eat. Be warned that they don't care about dietary restrictions - this was the first time that they actually told me that after many years of asking. read more

If you're looking to fulfill your southern pulled bbq fix, then is a good place to get the job done! I pass by here all the time without even realizing. The location is easy to miss if you aren't careful. You order through a window on the outside and there are lots of seating outside if you choose to dine-in. I ordered... BBQ Sandwich: Nice texture and good! The slaw was boss in my opinion. The sandwiched stick well together and warm from first to last bite. This is not the bbq with the smoke flavor, it's more of a classic homemade bbq made at home. Tots: Overcooked and tough to eat. Deep Fried Corn: This was my favorite item! It was delicious! Overall, great customer service and reasonable prices! read more

I've been eating at Allen and sons for 30 years. The food is consistently great and the staff is very friendly and great at what they do. Wednesday is my favorite day because they have ribs and BBQ chicken. Highly, highly recommend eating there. The best eastern style BBQ around read more

Some of the best pork BBQ and Mac and cheese I've ever had! The staff was friendly and service was real fast.

The real deal Carolina pulled pork bbq w the classic vinegar and slaw. Great sides. One of his many perks for this northerner marrying a Chapel Hill native. Not the best one but close to the top of the list! read more

Best BBQ in Chapel Hill! Worth the drive. Advise avoiding rush hours - parking can be difficult.

Food is always delicious. Service is over the top!! My family has always chosen Allen & Son over fast food, pizza joints and deli's. My father when he was alive loved the BBQ. He knew he had hbp but for some reason your BBQ didn't bother his condition. read more

I've finally realized that I like the idea of this type of food more than I actually enjoy it. They have a decent selection of sides. They were out of banana pudding. AGAIN. I've never been there when they actually have it. The prices are way too high: $14.95 for an extra large BBQ plate, and $12.95 for a regular plate. The okra was good and hot. The mac and cheese tastes like it's made with cheese whiz, which is fine but not my style. The highlights: the hush puppies and the slaw. The lowlights: the BBQ and the prices. read more

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This low-key drive up or dine in restaurant showed up in the middle of our drive from Raleigh to Clemmons and we had to stop and check it out. Being from Minnesota we were looking for good southern food (not a chain restaurant) and this was a pretty good spot. I like the idea of driving in and ordering at the window but there is not much for parking. You can choose to sit inside or outside as well. There was only one table with shade outside and that was taken so we ate inside. The service was super fast, we had catfish and a BBQ plate and both were delicious. It's a nice little place with friendly hometown people, and these are always the best places to stop at! read more

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Friendly quick service and me and the three kiddos couldn't wait to get home so we enjoyed the barbecue in the car (high risk but worth it lol) read more

Excellent NC style pork barbecue. No beef. Brisk lunch time crowd, take out window and indoor seating. Check website for hours. Country atmosphere with red & white checked oil cloth table coverings. Service efficient and friendly. read more

I had the BBQ Plate with collards and okra. It was very good. The amount of food was generous. I could not eat all the BBQ so I asked for a to go box. With a little bit of salt and vinegar the collards tasted as good as my mama used to cook. I liked the hush puppies because they did not have too many onions. The unsweetened tea was very good. My server was attentive and quick. The place is laid back and simple but clean and functional. The only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars was they were out of banana pudding. read more

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que - BBQ Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

This location is unlike the Allen & Son in Chapel Hill because it uses gas to cook its pork, but it's still pretty tasty and reasonably priced. I believe it is also owned by someone different than the Chapel Hill location, but has retained the name even after ownership changed. The waitstaff was kind and prompt, and we got our food quickly. It's a no-frills restaurant, like most NC BBQ establishments. I personally prefer the Chapel Hill location primarily for sentimental reasons, but in terms of taste of food, both places are solid. read more

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que - BBQ Plate with a side of Brunswick Stew. - Barbeque Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

Food seemed good but bbq had a weird, unpleasant (almost gamey) taste and I felt there was too much vinegar, not giving lower stars though because the other food was great, service was great, and its possible there's nothing wrong with the food and North Carolina BBQ just isn't for me, need to try other places before making a final judgement read more

Tastes like LOVE with a side of HELL YA! Catfish rules! Banana Puddin, collards, tots from heaven. Tastes too good, might make you fat. IT IS WORTH IT! read more

The pulled pork was just not good. It was very fatty and tasted like a lot of vinegar. Sad.

My wife and I tried Allen & Son for a Saturday lunch and left thoroughly impressed. The dining room is far from fancy, but it was clean and full of Customers. Service was excellent; everyone was friendly, attentive, efficient, and they kept our drinks filled too. Our chopped pork plates were outstanding. The serving was enormous - it had to be a pound of 'Q, but it was served appropriately warm and was flavorful. Be warned that it is seasoned a bit on the spicy side, but I really enjoyed it. We were given extra sauce in a warmed container, but we found the BBQ well seasoned without any additional saucing. The eastern NC style slaw was very tasty as well. All of our sides were hot and appeared cooked to order. The hushpuppies were excellent - crispy and full of flavor. My wife's fries were hand cut, crispy, and not greasy at all. I tried the fried corn on the cob and thought it was great; it was well seasoned, not greasy, and an excellent change of pace from fries and potato salad. Allen & Son makes serving a great BBQ dinner look easy. The only suggestion I have is to consider serving a small-sized BBQ plate at a slightly reduced price. The chopped pork is outstanding, but the serving size is so large that a smaller portion would satisfy many customers. Eating at Allen & Son was a pleasure. Highly, highly recommended. read more

If you like the NC vinegar style-BBQ, you will probably like this joint. The prices are good for the portions. I thought this place was just okay and prefer the more tomato based barbeque. We asked for a side of BBQ sauce and they gave us a bowl of vinegar. That's just what they do there. Might try it again sometime, but not dying to get back. read more

Still one of my favorite NC BBQ places, despite the seeming changes in ownership (and occasionally name!). To me, it was always better than the other Allen & Son in Chapel Hill, too. You'd have to go to certain places in Eastern NC to find anything better. But, for the entire Triangle region, they are unequalled. The pig, the most important part, tastes fresh, flavorful, never dry, and the sides (good slaw -- not gloppy) are very good, too. The interior is very homey, and the staff is nice. Skip all of the overhyped and overpriced places in the Triangle (well, you can go to Bullock's in Durham -- it's not as good as here, but it's still pretty great, most of the time) and go here instead. read more

This joint is awesome for authentic BBQ with no frills. I had the steak sandwich (get the grilled onions on it!!!) plus pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw slaw and baked beans on the side. Sweet tea was spot-on. Food was perfect and such a great price. Wow. BBQ flavor was so nice on the pulled pork and so juicy there is no need to add additional sauce etc. Steak sandwich was delicious and prepared with a nice little amount of char. No frills. Just delicious food at a great price. read more

OMG! We just discovered Allen & Son a few months ago! It was recommended by a dear friend who discovered them 40+ years ago! My husband adores their pulled pork bbq!! He has even bought extra to take home and freeze. I love their bbq too but it's always the fried catfish platter that calls to me. We enjoy sitting on their patio but there is a large area of tables and chairs inside of their building, behind the kitchen. And the sweet tea is awesome!!! read more

Fun outdoor setting and great NC style pork BBQ. The Hush puppies are also excellent. It's a classic worth checking out.

The food is good and you get a lot for the price. We don't miss a time whenever we are in chapel hill for appointment. We make sure we eat there. read more